Originator: Volume 1

Claire Carmichael is the author of many books for young readers, and, writing as Claire McNab, a celebrated author of detective novels for adults. Her bestselling Virtual Realities Trilogy has been shortlisted for several children's choice awards. Claire is an Australian living in Los Angeles, where she lectures in writing at UCLA.

Francis Greenslade began performing with Adelaide University Footlights and has since worked extensively in theatre and television. Theatre companies he has worked for include Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company, State Theatre Company and Playbox. Francis is best known for his television appearances in The Micallef Programme, Full Frontal and Pig's Breakfast.